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mama's pie crust

(2 ratings)
thebiscottigirl avatar
Recipe by
Laura Spencer-Whitacre
@thebiscottigirl
Fort Mohave, AZ

This is the best crust for just about whatever. makes 2, 2 crust pies. Thanks mama

(2 ratings)
yield 2 , 2 crust pies or 4 shells
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For mama's pie crust

  • 5 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1 c
    water when added to egg and vinegar to measure 1 cup total

How To Make mama's pie crust

  • 1
    Cut shortening into flour, salt and baking powder. Mix until crumbly and about the size of a pea. Pour water, vinegar and egg into mixture. Mix. chill and let rest before rolling out for pie crusts.
  • 2
    Brush top of crust with 1 egg and 2 T of water whipped with fork.
  • 3
    Bake at 420* for 30 minutes. or time for pie to cook. shells bake about 10 minutes, watch. xoxo
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